The Unplayable Podcast

Good luck to the Aussies in the World Cup semi finals! Fast bowler Darcie Brown joins the show to give an update on the mood in the camp and what it’s been like on the road for the last seven weeks in India and Sri Lanka. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chew the fat about Alana King’s heroics, the BKT Tyres T20 Series against India and yep, more Ashes chat. EPISODE INDEX:01:00 - Weekly Winner07:50 - Darcie Brown interview from Mumbai19:45 - Ashes storylines bubbling away21:40 - Richo’s Ashes smoky26:50 - T20 series preview 30:00 - Ben McDermott’s back35:50 - New segment: Stat padding 40:55 - Ian Healy’s bin 42:50 - Hey Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Previous Unplayable Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEpeKf7U6gmZOvTv8tmO52JcF9w74HKGN Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Philippe's enjoyed a stellar season so far, with centuries for Australia A, a return to the ODI side and a new look as well! The talented keeper-batter joins the Unplayable Podcast to discuss the latest, following Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron's BKT Tyres T20I series preview.EPISODE INDEX:00:30 - AUS v IND T20I series preview16:04 - Josh Philippe interviewDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and women's teams to bring you the complete top 25.We've rated each match based on six categories; context or occasion, star power, performances, drama or tension, watchability and how it's remembered today. To prevent spoilers, we won't list what each match is in the episode index, but we will leave time stamps for each new entrant.Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.EPISODE INDEX:01:21 - Match 1509:29 - Match 1416:46 - Match 1322:24 - Match 1231:42 - Match 11Matches 10-6 will drop next Monday, November 3. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Cup semi finals looming, Kane Richardson declares Alyssa Healy only needs one calf to dominate while Josh Schonafinger muses the temptation the Australian selectors must have to open the batting with Marnus Labuschagne come the Ashes. Speaking of, the first ball in Perth is now under a month away! Download the CA Live app and never miss a moment. EPISODE INDEX:01:00 - Weekly Winner04:15 - Richo’s bowling update05:30 - World Cup update and Healy’s calf11:40 - Aussies take lead in ODI series14:10 - Renshaw’s great story16:50 - Ashes chat - is Marnus in? 21:10 - The hampered fast bowling stocks25:35 - Around the domestic cricket grounds34:25 - Hey RichoDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and women's teams to bring you the complete top 25.We've rated each match based on six categories; context or occasion, star power, performances, drama or tension, watchability and how it's remembered today. To prevent spoilers, we won't list what each match is in the episode index, but we will leave time stamps for each new entrant.Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.EPISODE INDEX:01:00 - Match 2008:55 - Match 1914:39 - Match 1820:55 - Match 1730:48 - Match 16Matches 15-11 will drop next Monday, October 27. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the entree to the main course. Australia's white-ball series against India serve as only the appetiser for the massive Ashes series coming later this summer. Two of the players in the Aussie squad are Queenslanders Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett - and they've joined Jack Paynter in Perth to discuss the upcoming matches.EPISODE INDEX:00:00 - Josh and Jack recap the Cameron Green setback08:36 - Chat with Matt Renshaw and Xavier BartlettDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From World Cup action to Ashes preparation, there's plenty happening in the world of cricket right now! Kane Richardson's back from his week away and joins Josh Schonafinger to chat through all the news. Laura Jolly beams in from Vizag in India to give us all the latest from on the ground at the World Cup. EPISODE INDEX:01:00 - Weekly Winner03:50 - Laura Jolly’s World Cup update from India18:30 - Pat Cummins’ race against time20:00 - England getting chirpy in the media28:40 - Marnus for Ashes?30:00 - Virat and Rohit’s Last Dance in Australia 39:00 - Sheffield Shield Round 245:10 - Hey Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and women's teams to bring you the complete top 25.We've rated each match based on six categories; context or occasion, star power, performances, drama or tension, watchability and how it's remembered today. To prevent spoilers, we won't list what each match is in the episode index, but we will leave time stamps for each new entrant.Don't forget to head to the CA Live app to take part in the fan voted bracket for best matches since 2000.EPISODE INDEX:03:50 - Match 2507:22 - Match 2416:48 - Match 2322:33 - Match 2227:42 - Match 21Matches 20-16 will drop next Monday, October 20. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Kane Richardson managing his workload this week, Louis Cameron is back in the hot seat to join Josh Schonafinger to discuss the week's cricket news.EPISODE INDEX01:00 - Weekly Winner4:45 - Women’s World Cup update (Wednesday October 8) 12:05 - Harjas Singh interview 24:40 - The aftermath of a generational knock28:50 - Australia’s ODI & T20 squads named for India series36:00 - Sheffield Shield underway47:50 - Top 25 Matches of the Century previewDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back for another week to discuss all the latest cricket news and in particular focus on that relationship with the 'little sibling', our friends across 'The Ditch', New Zealand! EPISODE INDEX:00:47 - Weekly Winner01:47 - New Zealand’s take on the trans-Tasman rivalry 06:30 - Australia’s World Cup campaign begins12:05 - Philippe replaces Maxwell in New Zealand15:03 - Sheffield Shield mini-preview20:10 - Under 19s update24:00 - Clubby Commandments 27:21 - Tune in to the Ashes Live Rewind 29:20 - Hey Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps the biggest coup in BBL history? Jack Paynter joins Josh Schonafinger for a bonus episode of the Unplayable Podcast to explain just how Ravichandran Ashwin ended up at the Sydney Thunder. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Strikers to the Renegades to the ... ???Kane Richardson has some big news to share, Laura Jolly gives an update from India after Australia's 2-1 series win and there's plenty of domestic cricket to cover too.Plus England have named their 16-man Ashes squad.EPISODE INDEX:0:45 - Weekly Winner 2:10 - Richo reveals his new BBL team7:50 - LJ’s update from India 18:35 - LJ’s five breakout players 23:20 - Around the domestic cricket grounds30:13 - Australia A lads going well32:35 - Under-19s in action in Brisbane34:53 - England’s Ashes squad announced40:30 - Hey Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here.This episode of the Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Qantas, the official airline partner of Cricket Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aussies scoring runs in India ... that's nothing new is it? Matt Kuhnemann being the match-winner with the bat? Well, that's a new one. Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back on deck to discuss all the latest cricket news as the domestic season finally gets underway, plus Australia's dual tours of the subcontinent have also brought some decent results. EPISODE INDEX:00:40 - Weekly Winners05:30 - Australia make strong start in India ODIs08:00 - Konstas tons up in Lucknow13:00 - Kuhnemann the hero as One-Day Cup begins 16:20 - Zampa’s fashion statement18:40 - WNCL 2025-26 preview32:00 - Hey Richo Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last week before the Australian domestic season properly gets underway so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are on deck to chat through each of the men's states' chances in the Sheffield Shield. Richo also goes into some detail on what it means to have a stress fracture in the back after the news that 19-year-old Callum Vidler is suffering that fate this week. Plus TUP regular Louis Cameron is dialled in to give his five breakout players for the 2025-26 season. EPISODE INDEX0:30 - Weekly winner3:43 - What is a back stress fracture and why do fast bowlers get them?10:50 - Louis Cameron enters the chat26:02 - Men’s state previews39:00 - Josh plugs #KitWeek 40:25 - Australia A v India A (in India) 44:00 - ‘Hey Richo’ returns Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the slips cordon and desperately hope they won't drop Kevin Pietersen.The fifth and final Test of the 2005 Ashes series is the subject of the last episode of cricket.com.au's special podcast series commemorating 20 years since the epic 2005 Ashes.We all remember Shane Warne putting down KP - but do you recall the other crucial missed chance not long before? This, and plenty more, is discussed in the series finale.EPISODE INDEX:2.00 Cricket going mainstream in England thanks to its heroes Flintoff and KP5.50 Matthew Hayden learning to surf in a swimming pool ... in Essex9.00 Should Shane Watson (or Andrew Symonds) have played at The Oval?14.30 Australia's conservatism costs them again29.25 More Shane Warne brilliance, with the ball (and in Michael Clarke's hotel room)36.30 A tribute to Michael Atherton's hard-hitting questions39.30 The 'other' dropped catch that cost the Aussies49.40 Cricket's peak on free-to-air television in the UK53.57 Amazing Adelaide v not-so-amazing Oval55.00 Warne's dropped catch sours the greatest individual series by a losing player (sorry Jasprit Bumrah)1.00.00 In which warm congratulations are offered to Paul Collingwood for earning an MBE, and other things that peaked1.04.00 Not-ugly Aussies are immediately gracious (as are England)1.14.00 Getting sledged by Merlin, the spinning bowling machine, and whether the Queen imported one to Windsor Castle1.16.00 KP v Lee = Test cricket at its best ... plus an unusual insight into Pietersen's reaction to Trump's 2016 Presidential election victory1.24.50 The legacy of an all-time seriesDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus episode this week with some big news coming through in both women's and men's cricket!EPISODE INDEX:0:30 - Australia's World Cup squad preview8:30 - Starc chats about calling time in T20IsDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger discuss Mitch Starc's stellar T20I career, Pat Cummins' inconvenient back complaint, the Big Bash's superstars, what Australia's ODI World Cup squad could look like and the grand idea for a Gold Coast Big Bash team. Pat Cummins gives an update on his backDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send in your 'Hey Richo' nomination and your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back at their home ground in the studio to bring you this week's episode - and from the ODI series to the Hundred to the A series, there's plenty still happening in late August!No special guest this week but the lads cover off Belinda Clark, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis (again!), Sianna Ginger (again!), Riley Meredith and plenty more.Check out Clark's record ODI score against Denmark by searching for Stories After Stumps on your podcast player, or by clicking through to his article.Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England take the lead ... only just! Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron recap what would be the decisive Test match of an epic series, the fourth 2005 Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.EPISODE INDEX2:00 - Series hits fever pitch3:30 - England’s array of sporting sex symbols7:00 - Australia’s mid-Tests trip to Scotland9:30 - Best batting combo: Warne and Lee or Starc and Cummins?16:50 - Wild Thing debuts18:30 - Who was Gary Pratt? 35:30 - To follow on or not, that is the question47:00 - Another chapter in the McGrath saga53:15 - Kat snaps at controversial call59:10 - Lou’s case for more MacGill game time1:13:40 - The origin of Jones’ head-slapping celebration1:20:00 - Ponting’s success … with the ball1:23:40 - The morality of reverse swing bowlingDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welsh Fire star import Chris Green is this week's guest on the Unplayable Podcast! Green has been dominating all winter for Lancashire and the Welsh Fire and will soon link up with the Barbados Royals in the CPL too. Before that, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chat all things ODI series and we get an update on Richo's return to cricket in the Northern Territory's Top End T20. EPISODE INDEX:0:40 - Weekly winner3:15 - ODI series chat 8:15 - What to expect in Mackay 13:00 - Chris Green interview, experience in the Hundred19:30 - Green’s captain Steve Smith23:20 - County Championship domination for Lancashire27:27 - Jimmy Anderson, the teammate 33:00 - What the CPL means to Green36:00 - Green’s international debut40:00 - What no state contract means 43:00 - Green’s Thunder season previewDon't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and on YouTube.Send your show feedback to podcasts@cricket.com.au or by using this contact form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.